James Hardie Industries PLC ADR (JHX)vsTeck Resources Ltd Class B (TECK)
JHX
James Hardie Industries PLC ADR
$26.06
-0.99%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $14.99B
TECK
Teck Resources Ltd Class B
$63.74
+1.08%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $31.70B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Teck Resources Ltd Class B generates 159% more annual revenue ($13.99B vs $5.41B). TECK leads profitability with a 17.8% profit margin vs 2.7%. JHX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.24. TECK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
JHX
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
TECK
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 63.9% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 23.4% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 43.1%
Revenue surging 78.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 324.4% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
ROE of 2.2% — below average capital efficiency
2.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Grey zone — moderate risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : JHX
The strongest argument for JHX centers on Revenue Growth, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 63.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.24 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TECK
The strongest argument for TECK centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.8% and operating margin at 43.1%. Revenue growth of 78.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : JHX
The primary concerns for JHX are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 103.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : TECK
The primary concerns for TECK are Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JHX profiles as a hypergrowth stock while TECK is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TECK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.65 — expect wider price swings.
TECK is growing revenue faster at 78.2% — sustainability is the question.
TECK generates stronger free cash flow (726M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TECK scores higher overall (75/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 17.8% margins and 78.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
James Hardie Industries PLC ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · BUILDING MATERIALS · USA
James Hardie Industries plc manufactures and sells fiber cement, gypsum fiber and cement bonded construction products for interior and exterior building construction applications primarily in the United States, Australia, Europe, New Zealand, the Philippines and Canada. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
Teck Resources Ltd Class B
BASIC MATERIALS · COPPER · USA
Teck Resources Limited is dedicated to exploring, acquiring, developing and producing natural resources in Asia, Europe and North America. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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